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NJIT Rutgers RPI Rowan University UD NYU Rider University RIT Lehigh Northeastern Seton Hall University Penn State| Stevens Institute of Technology | The College of New Jersey | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 7,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #164 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,680 | $14,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,680 | $20,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,650 | $15,569 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,665 | $22,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,789 | $13,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Stevens | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,170 | 11,668 | ||
| Admitted | 6,156 | 7,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4% | 62.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1500 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $240 |
Diversity |
Stevens | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Stevens | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | TCNJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 7,652 students)
Stevens vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or TCNJ?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 299% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($58,680.00 vs. $14,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185% higher at Stevens than The College of New Jersey ($58,680.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Stevens ($22,379 vs. $43,665)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 19.8% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,569 vs. $18,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than The College of New Jersey (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 137.2% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($32,789 vs. $13,824)
Stevens vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 113 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Stevens (43.4%)
Stevens vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens or TCNJ? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between TCNJ and Stevens.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (87% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $27,000 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($23,250 vs. $28,250)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($240 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCNJ students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/